Tag Archives: BBC News

Every week, I come across intriguing articles about ceramics and pottery, so I decided to collect and post current news each Friday. I’ll give you the headline/link, author (if listed), source, date published, and a brief summary. The featured articles or videos are timely and a range of sources will keep us informed. Current news & events about clay. Enjoy!

Deciphering The Elements Of Iconic Pottery, redOrbit, March 30, 2011 —”What do cutting edge research into future space travel and the investigation of ancient ceramic pots have in common? More than you’d think.”

Jersey’s ‘secret potter’ retires after 44 years, BBC News, March 30, 2011 — “A potter who ran a tourist attraction in St Ouen in Jersey has retired after 44 years.” There’s more to it than that, though. The creator of a marvelous form of ‘agateware,’ Mr. Bouchet, has destroyed all his recipes, records, moulds, clay and special equipment.” Why couldn’t he have ‘paid it forward?’